As we get ready for Play True Day 2024 on April 19, the global anti-doping community is getting excited about a big online celebration. WADA is inviting everyone involved in sports to come together and support clean competition. This year’s theme is #OnePlayTrueTeam. It’s all about showing that we’re in...
The 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company, in Dali, China, unfolded in a symphony of presentations that set it apart from any other event. With a backdrop of stunning lights and sounds, over 5,000 spectators gathered to witness a spectacle unlike any...
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) announced the nominations for induction into the prestigious hall of fame, including two remarkable personalities in paravolley. Barry Couzner OAM of Australia, the former president of World ParaVolley (WPV), and Hadi Rezaei, multi-medallist head coach from Iran, who stand as pillars of leadership...
Earlier this month, I was pleased to spend time in Cairo, Egypt to attend the first-ever Afro Arab Sitting Volleyball Club Championship. The tournament was the result of a strong collaboration between the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sport, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, and Ehab Hassanein, President of ParaVolley Africa (PVA)...
Hats will be flying again as the International Technical Officials take centre stage in Paris for Paralympic sitting volleyball, building on Tokyo 2020’s success. As the spotlight beams on the athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, there is an ensemble of unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to...
Vanuatu’s Debbie Masauvakalo (middle) receives the IOC Women and Sports Award. ©️ Greg Martin/IOC The Board of Directors for World ParaVolley appointed Debbie Masauvakalo (VAN) to the position of Vice President, filling a vacancy created with the succession of Lori Okimura (USA) to the position of President after the retirement...
World ParaVolley held its first Board Meeting of 2024 in a virtual format to include its members, invited guests, and members of its leadership team of those responsible for commissions and committees. In a true testament to its global composition, the meeting accommodated nine time zones for members and participants...
The beach paravolley scene is about to get a serious dose of sizzle with appointment of David Cox as World ParaVolley’s Assistant Sport Director for beach paravolley. With nearly three decades of experience in volleyball and beach volleyball, Cox brings expertise and passion for the Para sport discipline. “David brings...
World ParaVolley is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chrissy Benz as the Assistant Sport Director for sitting volleyball, a move set to revolutionise the discipline with her unparalleled expertise in fostering inclusive sporting environments. “Chrissy’s experience in leadership and administration will be critical to the evolution of sitting volleyball...
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new education course for athletes, their guides (for visually impaired athletes), and coaches aiming to attend the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on its Anti-Doping Education and Learning platform (ADEL). ‘ADEL for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games’ was developed...
